Software Engineer University Grad Interview Experience - Redmond, Washington
Process
The interview process included a phone screen with a recruiter and four technical interviews on site.
The phone screen was mostly behavioral. When a technical question was asked, the recruiter simply wrote down the answer with no follow-up questions. For example, the question "what is the most complex algorithm you've implemented?" was posed. They also asked a brain teaser (the 3, 5, 8-gallon water jug problem), which I did not complete.
The on-site portion consisted of four 45-minute interviews, each divided equally between behavioral questions and white-boarding. These interviews covered:
- One design problem
- One generic C programming problem
- Two typical algorithm questions
There was a 15-minute break between interviews.
Questions
Reverse a string in C
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Microsoft Software Engineer University Grad role in Redmond, Washington.
Success Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their Software Engineer University Grad roles in Redmond, Washington is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Microsoft's Software Engineer University Grad interview process in Redmond, Washington.
Microsoft Work Experiences
- 5.0Good company, good work-life balanceSoftware Engineer 2 • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesSeptember 24, 2024Pros: Great work-life balance and good atmosphere.Cons: Less competitive compensation compared to other companies.
- 2.0Better salaries, still horrible review systemSoftware Development Engineer II • Current EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesAugust 21, 2011Pros: Pay is not bad. Work/life balance is quite good.Cons: The forced review curve encourages employees to put on a show for managers instead of doing actual work. This has led to the unfortunate position MS is in now in the consumer space: no marketability, poor reaction times.
- 3.0Valuable experience and growthSenior Software Development Engineer In Test Lead • Former EmployeeRedmond, Washington, United StatesMarch 16, 2015Pros: Industry leader with an extensive and multi-domain technology stack. Tremendous opportunities to learn and grow as a technical leader, manager, or individual contributor (IC). Both on-the-job and formal paid-for training are offered.Cons: Internal politics and power plays are standing in the way of innovation.
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